Activity Therapist- Full-Time- Licensed- $5k Sign-on-Bonus

Acadia External • Wichita Falls, TX

2d

About The Position

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Obtain information from medical records, medical staff, family members or patients themselves to assess patient capabilities, needs and interests. Plan, organize, direct and participate in treatment programs and activities to facility patient rehabilitation. Plan and implement expressive therapy, leisure and social activities for patients to ensure that their needs are addressed. Conduct sessions to improve patient mental and physical well-being, instruct patients in activities and techniques, such are sports, dance, music, art or relaxation techniques designed to meet their specific needs. Assess patient needs through observations, medical records, tests and discussions with other healthcare professionals, patient family and patient. Create treatment plans and programs that meet patient needs and interests. Plan and implement interventions to prevent harm to a patient. Engage patients in therapeutic activities, such as exercise, games and community outings. Help patients learn social skills needed to become or remain independent. OTHER FUNCTIONS: Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Master's degree required in recreational therapy or other recreation-based field.
• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) required.
• CPR and CPI required, or obtain upon hire

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in recreation in a behavioral healthcare setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtain information from medical records, medical staff, family members or patients themselves to assess patient capabilities, needs and interests.
• Plan, organize, direct and participate in treatment programs and activities to facility patient rehabilitation.
• Plan and implement expressive therapy, leisure and social activities for patients to ensure that their needs are addressed.
• Conduct sessions to improve patient mental and physical well-being, instruct patients in activities and techniques, such are sports, dance, music, art or relaxation techniques designed to meet their specific needs.
• Assess patient needs through observations, medical records, tests and discussions with other healthcare professionals, patient family and patient.
• Create treatment plans and programs that meet patient needs and interests.
• Plan and implement interventions to prevent harm to a patient.
• Engage patients in therapeutic activities, such as exercise, games and community outings.
• Help patients learn social skills needed to become or remain independent.
• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• $5k Sign-on-Bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees